Feminist therapists have challenged the DSM system and proposed alternatives for making meaningful assessments.Therapists who question the usefulness of traditional diagnosis make all of the following observations,EXCEPT?
A) Because the emphasis is on pathology,deficits,limitations,problems,and symptoms,individuals are not encouraged to find and utilize their strengths,assets,competencies,and abilities.
B) Diagnosis is typically done by an expert observing a person's behavior and experience from an external viewpoint,without reference to what they mean to the client.
C) Diagnostic categories can minimize the uniqueness of the client.
D) It is based on a systemic approach that views the source of distress as being within the entire system rather than on the individual.

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The correct answer is D because the DSM system and traditional diagnosis methods are generally not based on a systemic approach that views the source of distress as being within the entire system. Instead, they focus on the individual's symptoms and pathology.

Feminist Therapists Have Challenged the DSM System and Proposed Alternatives